Lately (more like the past two days), I’ve been reading a lot about “perfectionism” and the art of letting go. It’s easier said than done and like many people in the world, I’ve conditioned myself to strive for perfection in all things that I do. With that, I’ve also always found myself falling short of that perfection – whether it’s not finishing projects, canceling plans, wallowing in self-pity or just plain giving up. This idea of perfectionism (which many of us struggle with) is exhausting. And I know I’m not the only one.​When it comes to achieving success, we often equate that to perfection. We want everything to look and be perfect, but perfection should never be the end goal. This is not new news to us, but we still do it anyway. Even with the knowledge at our fingertips, we continue to push harder for perfection. Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” So can we all admit that striving for perfection over and over again; and then falling short of perfection is a recipe for insanity?

I'll never forget the feeling of when I built my first dresser from IKEA as a junior in college. It was a dark brown chest filled with six sliding drawers, and as a woman, I felt empowered knowing that I built it on my own. And if you’ve ever built IKEA furniture, you know the satisfaction that comes with tightening the last bolt.

With inspiration from IKEA, Watershed Kitchen & Bars’ new winter menu will encourage cocktail connoisseurs, who also love curating things, to take matters into their own hands by giving them the tools (recipes) they need to build it (mix it) on their own.

It's officially been four months since Lawrence and I got married at Noah's Event Venue in New Albany, Ohio. Our summer wedding was absolutely magical; filled with love, happiness, and a lot of queued laughs (which you will see all throughout these photos).

Planning a wedding can be stressful, but working with the best vendors in Columbus made our day effortless. Today, I am dedicating this post to all my bride to be's with stories about my post-wedding experience as well as to all our awesome vendors who went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you for your service, professionalism and amazing attention to detail. Our wedding was the absolute best, and we appreciate each of your talents so much.

Ohio is a leader in technology and innovation. We are shedding our once “rustbelt” image and trading that in for modern, advanced, and disruptive ideas that are changing the way we live, work, and communicate with one another.

But what does it take to be a tech entrepreneur? Let’s talk with Rico Grant – founder of CrownMob. He, along with many others, are challenging the status quo and changing the face of technology in today's world.

As a young, Black man, who was the first in his family to graduate college, he represents the one percent of tech companies led by Black founders.

He is blazing a trail for a new generation to follow, and you can meet him on Monday, November 27 at the Royal Rhino Club, in Italian Village (993 North 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio). The event being held by <BLK_hack> will focus on creating diversity in the hair and beauty industry as well as using technology to scale and build businesses.

The panel will discuss the struggles of building and managing a business and how using technology has helped evolved each of their journeys. CrownMob is a digital platform, connecting consumers to ethnic hair creatives and retailers. The company was founded in March 2017 to serve the underserved black hair care market that Grant had grew up around all of his life.

“As a mobile platform, we allow consumers to connect with barbers/stylists and product retailers within the ethnic hair community,” said Ricardo Grant, founder of CrownMob.

Since its implementation, CrownMob has been recognized by SHEEN Magazine, ABC Network, the Voice of Black Cincinnati, and has also been accepted into a top 30 accelerator, Uptech Ideas. For more information about Rico and how he started his business, attend the Beauty and Hair Disrupt to learn more.

<BLK_hack> is a startup network that is engaged in the latest business, technology news and curator of Black digital culture. The organization helps African American entrepreneurs and people of color grow, nurture, and scale their businesses by providing access to an engaged and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. <BLK_hack> is committed to innovating the solutions for creating more inclusion and diversity globally for startups, minority entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology enthusiasts.

My name is Morgan Pelt, founder and lifestyle blogger behind Columbus Living – a blog dedicated to sharing stories about local businesses, events and entrepreneurs. I grew up in Columbus and as a creative outlet; I like to share my adventures and experiences through writing, photography and social media. It's time to discover new places, try new food, and meet new people. Let's go!

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